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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,233.48, 349,508.94 and 162,702.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,233.48, 349,508.94 and 162,702.66 is: 224,559.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,233.48 : 349,508.94 = 162,702.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,233.48/349,508.94 = 162,702.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,233.48x = 349,508.94 × 162,702.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,233.48x = 56,866,034,231.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,866,034,231.78/253,233.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,559.70

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